m4 ting4 gam2唔停咁
Jyutpingm4 ting4 gam2
Yalem̀h tìhng gám
Definition
Continuously; without stopping.
colloquialdaily actionsdescriptions
How it's used
This phrase functions as an adverbial modifier to describe an action that persists without a break. It is formed by the negative 唔, the verb 停, and the adverbial marker 咁, which effectively turns the verb phrase into a way of describing how another action is performed. It is significantly more common in casual speech than formal alternatives like 連續地.
Examples
He keeps talking continuously, it is so annoying.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 唔停, which can function as a predicate on its own. When you want to modify a following verb, you must include the 咁 particle to connect the two parts properly.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
- In 30 secondsThe whole language at a glance. No tenses, no plurals, six tones, sentence particles. Read this before you dive into any specific topic.
- ParticlesSentence particles add tone, emotion, and nuance. Learn the most common particles in Cantonese and how to use them.
